CAF moves 2013 finals from Libya, SA ready to step in

The Confederation of African Football have decided to move the 2013 Orange Africa Cup of Nations from designated hosts Libya for security reasons, Beezsports has learnt.

Libya has been englufed in a civil war which has brought in foreign intervention and the local toppflight league in that country has been disrupted for many months now. The situation seems like it may continue unabated indefinitely.

A source has revealed that South Africa has officially applied to host the tournament, just like the nation hosted the 2011 CAF Under 20 championship after it was moved away from Libya because of the political turmoil in that country

“CAF have decided to move the tournament to another country because of the current instability in Libya,” a CAF official told CNN on Monday.

“South Africa have asked officially to host the tournament. Also, Egypt and other countries are interested in the matter. We will make our final decision before announcing the tournament’s qualification draw next September," the official added.